Making a Custom Kayak Seat

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  • Опубликовано: 30 окт 2024

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  • @ghostdog7306
    @ghostdog7306 3 года назад +2

    Very nice, impressive work. I did similar for my pack boat. Original seat was glued to the floor but I sat too low on it. Used high density closed cell foam I stole from the floatation of a white water boat I had. Used a surf form for shaping. After an hour in boat I feel hot spots and am slowly carving those down for a perfect fit. Thanks for sharing, I like your work!

  • @sail4life
    @sail4life 9 лет назад +5

    Great design! I love how the back support holds it all together.

  • @64maxpower
    @64maxpower 7 лет назад +4

    you are a super custom Dude. I wasn't expecting real craftsmanship

  • @getsmarthypnosis6850
    @getsmarthypnosis6850 10 лет назад +11

    A comfortable seat is the difference between a 1 hour paddle versus an all day paddle. Excellent work.

  • @umonkee
    @umonkee 4 года назад +2

    Dog shedding blades work great for scupting this type of foam. Looks like a RIDE cushion less the offloading well. For back purchase 1/4" ABS instead of wood, can shape with heat gun or torch and waterproof. cover all with 2mm neoprene ....Great video instruction

  • @1966johnnywayne
    @1966johnnywayne 8 лет назад +1

    Very nice work... and no nylon straps to come loose. Thanks for sharing.

  • @bille1954
    @bille1954 8 лет назад +1

    Awesome is an understatement this is very impressive and I am assuming very comfortable.

  • @didodadi303
    @didodadi303 10 лет назад +7

    Very, very nice choice of Music, and Offcourse Beautifull Job Weldone. One can see that these hands have been working, and are easilly able to produce art....:)
    Nice Man...

  • @Cetrero
    @Cetrero 10 лет назад +3

    Very nice and practice! Good work, congrats.

  • @waterbourne9282
    @waterbourne9282 Год назад

    If you don't have the time or inclination a Bumfortable seat is a very good option designed by an adventure kayaker who used to make his own like this but was also a foam plastics engineer so decided to design and mould his own instead. I've done both and happy with both, the Bumfortable sure is a lot quicker and easier though and you get the full seat in one rather than three pieces you have to fix and fit.

  • @stochasmvid
    @stochasmvid 5 лет назад +1

    Nice, I'm going to make one of these! Even just an easy hour in my Perception Eclipse Sealion, my butt starts to get numb.

  • @davidhefner5668
    @davidhefner5668 6 лет назад +1

    One could shape an entire kayak with this stuff.

  • @Boy777USA
    @Boy777USA 9 лет назад +3

    Great job! Thank you for sharing, liked.

  • @jonjonword6222
    @jonjonword6222 8 лет назад +2

    That foam is cross link PE. Probably 2 or 4 pound density. You can get it from any foam supplier in your area

    • @OrcaboatsCa
      @OrcaboatsCa  8 лет назад +4

      It is 2 lb and you can get it denser but the price goes up considerably for denser and it is not really necessary. 2 lb. is by no means "squishy". You may get foam like this in your area, but it is not readily sold in any foam shops in my part of the country.

  • @jonjonword6222
    @jonjonword6222 8 лет назад +1

    Sorry. I meant squishy compared to 4 or 6 pound. Your seat is very cool

  • @abe2223
    @abe2223 7 лет назад +1

    Amazing work!

  • @randyjohnson5426
    @randyjohnson5426 7 лет назад +4

    you really draw a straight line free handed.

    • @marydaley7862
      @marydaley7862 4 года назад +2

      Use your finger to guide along the bottom edge. Like using a combination square to guide a marker. Just set /lock your knuckle and go ! A little practice and you'll be a master too !

  • @PacoRamosKURRICANltd
    @PacoRamosKURRICANltd 7 лет назад +2

    Excelent job 👏👏👏👏

  • @alfriedar
    @alfriedar 8 лет назад +1

    music is a bit odd but great vid... where does one get such a large foam pad like that ? Have not seen that at Lowes or HD

    • @OrcaboatsCa
      @OrcaboatsCa  8 лет назад

      +alfriedar This foam is a special order item not available at hardware stores. It is high density, closed cell and sells for $20 per sq. ft on our web site.

  • @frnckncz
    @frnckncz 8 лет назад +2

    thanks for sharing

  • @varun009
    @varun009 4 года назад +1

    What wheel did you use for the foam carving part?

    • @OrcaboatsCa
      @OrcaboatsCa  4 года назад +1

      I used several in this video. On the drill is a wire wheel. The hand held yellow tool is a Stanley surform. I now use a grinder with an attachment called a Holey Galahad. Much faster but an expensive attachment and hard to find in local stores.

    • @varun009
      @varun009 4 года назад

      @@OrcaboatsCa thanks! I wanted to make sure it was a wire wheel. You don't get affordable kayak seats in India if at all.

  • @rnovia80
    @rnovia80 3 года назад +1

    what kind of foam is that? where can i buy it.

    • @OrcaboatsCa
      @OrcaboatsCa  3 года назад

      It is closed cell, high density foam and I sell it on my web site. orcaboats.ca/shop/4-inch-Foam-p19801712

  • @eddydewilde4958
    @eddydewilde4958 8 лет назад +1

    This is genius, 'love it

  • @RogerMain
    @RogerMain 9 лет назад +1

    Thanks as it's very helpful

  • @eddybobby6211
    @eddybobby6211 5 лет назад +1

    What type of high density foam is this in video? Thanks!

    • @OrcaboatsCa
      @OrcaboatsCa  5 лет назад

      The foam is a high density, closed cell, ethafoam. We sell it on our web store.

  • @MrTrippintime
    @MrTrippintime 10 лет назад +2

    looks like a call maybe coming in any time

  • @zoffinger
    @zoffinger 9 лет назад +1

    Impressive.

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      @braydenmustafa4478 3 года назад

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    • @jeffersonbyron3494
      @jeffersonbyron3494 3 года назад

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      @alanlennon3871 3 года назад

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      @braydenmustafa4478 3 года назад

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    • @jeffersonbyron3494
      @jeffersonbyron3494 3 года назад

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  • @perezfranco
    @perezfranco 2 года назад

    What type of foam is this? And where can it be bought?

    • @OrcaboatsCa
      @OrcaboatsCa  2 года назад

      It is high density closed cell foam. We sell it on our web site. 4 inches thick and sold in pieces.

  • @ianman6
    @ianman6 8 лет назад +1

    Is there no sealant or coating you can put on after? Thanks!

    • @OrcaboatsCa
      @OrcaboatsCa  8 лет назад +3

      No sealant is required. The foam is high density, closed cell so will not absorb water. Hence you will see the holes drilled in the seat as you don't want to sit in a pool of water. May fade in colour over time.

    • @83RBurke
      @83RBurke 5 лет назад +1

      OrcaBoats do you carve a channel in the bottom for water to flow away from the holes? Awesome work

  • @tylerscott4094
    @tylerscott4094 8 лет назад +1

    some dope ass music

    • @puresniper6828
      @puresniper6828 7 лет назад +2

      Love it! I have a bad back from it getting broken a few years back,so my trips have only been for about 4 hours max! But since I have gotten my wife into yanking and see how happy it has made her we want to take some long even overnighters! I bought what though would be a good seat but what a hunk of crap it is! My back and butt hurt worse than without it! I looked in my area for the foam I need and can only find it in 1 inch thickness, so I wii be contacting y'all for two pieces for my wife and myself. Thank you for making this video it has helped a old kayaker and a novice one who will surpass my ability! Thank you and God Bless!

  • @wadepatton2433
    @wadepatton2433 Год назад

    I need to do exactly this, looking for materials.

    • @OrcaboatsCa
      @OrcaboatsCa  Год назад +1

      Material sold on my web site.

    • @wadepatton2433
      @wadepatton2433 Год назад

      @@OrcaboatsCa yes i found it eventually, but I wanted more than just a seat. I ordered a "half-sheet" elsewhere.

  • @sebquevillon5606
    @sebquevillon5606 10 лет назад +1

    Where can I buy that kind of foam ???

    • @OrcaboatsCa
      @OrcaboatsCa  10 лет назад

      That depends on where you live. In North America, you can purchase it from us on our web site store. It is 4 inches thick and sold by the square foot.

    • @siegerogue2452
      @siegerogue2452 9 лет назад

      i cant find were you sell your foam all i need is 4-4-2 feet sheet

    • @OrcaboatsCa
      @OrcaboatsCa  9 лет назад

      +Robert Holt Foam is found on web store here www.orcaboats.ca/shoponline_cart.htm#!/4-inch-Foam/p/19801712/category=4444151 The system will not accept partial pieces of 1 sq. foot, but if you let me know the dimensions you need, I can cut to order.

  • @jonjonword6222
    @jonjonword6222 8 лет назад +1

    Looks like 2pound as squishy as it is

  • @GroupRoberts
    @GroupRoberts 7 лет назад +1

    What is an online source for the 4" closed cell 2 lb density foam?

    • @OrcaboatsCa
      @OrcaboatsCa  7 лет назад

      You can order the foam from the on line store on my web site. www.orcaboats.ca

  • @kimleith1378
    @kimleith1378 6 лет назад

    Where is a supplier of this type of foam?

    • @OrcaboatsCa
      @OrcaboatsCa  6 лет назад

      I sell it on my web site. www.orcaboats.ca

  • @vqfive
    @vqfive 8 лет назад

    how thick is the block

  • @timkirkpatrick9155
    @timkirkpatrick9155 8 лет назад +2

    an electric meat carving knife works faster and easier for rough out than the carver

  • @MrBstratford4569
    @MrBstratford4569 8 лет назад +1

    Great work but you can buy on from yak gear for $26.00

    • @OrcaboatsCa
      @OrcaboatsCa  8 лет назад +3

      It will never be as dense and comfortable as a custom fit that is shaped to fit your own "configuration". I have replaced seats such as the these for customers who do not find them comfortable for a long haul. An off the shelf seat that is designed to fit "everyone" really fits no one perfectly.

  • @lulem400
    @lulem400 7 лет назад +2

    This foam is like 1000 bucks a yard at Jo-Ann Fabrics.

    • @OrcaboatsCa
      @OrcaboatsCa  7 лет назад +1

      Wow. You can order it online from us for $22 per square foot at 4 inches thick.

  • @damiengearty8900
    @damiengearty8900 2 года назад

    Y no sound

    • @OrcaboatsCa
      @OrcaboatsCa  2 года назад

      I made that video some a decade ago and it had music and voice over until the record companies heard it. So just took all sound out so as not to infringe on copyright.

  • @ronniepaulinc
    @ronniepaulinc 9 лет назад +1

    that music made me nautious

    • @OrcaboatsCa
      @OrcaboatsCa  9 лет назад +7

      Ronald Baker Sorry to hear that. After over 43K views, you are the first to say you dislike the music. You can always turn the sound off while watching.

    • @johndavis6596
      @johndavis6596 9 лет назад +5

      Ronnie Paul Your spelling of nauseous nauseated me.

  • @湯尻南美
    @湯尻南美 10 лет назад

  • @thomasglandon5078
    @thomasglandon5078 6 лет назад

    music not needed

  • @OscarHernandez-vg4ni
    @OscarHernandez-vg4ni 5 лет назад

    Not a great design you removed to much material.. little bit of cushion...👎🏻👎🏻

    • @OrcaboatsCa
      @OrcaboatsCa  5 лет назад +5

      I disagree. The comfort does not come from the seat having any cushion. It comes from the fact that the shape fits perfectly to your body. Hence there is no pressure points. Much like a steel tractor seat. And the foam is not soft at all anyways so it is carved as thin as possible to rest on the bottom of the cockpit so that the paddlers center of gravity is as low as possible.